melanoma

IPA: mɛɫʌnˈoʊmʌ

(oncology, pathology) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

Examples of "melanoma" in Sentences

In practical terms, whether or not a melanoma is immunogenic depends on heredity.
I love the health-giving properties of Vitamin D laden UV but melanoma is still a killer.
Over 30,000 errors were found in the DNA code for skin cancer known as melanoma which is mainly cause from sun damage.
The Institute has received worldwide acclaim for advances in melanoma (skin cancer), breast and colon cancer as well as immune therapy of cancer.
The New York-based drug maker has received a boost in recent months from regulatory approvals for new drugs including Yervoy, a treatment for a deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma.